Welcome to the Old Boltonians AFC

Welcome to the website for Old Boltonians AFC, the club that continues to provide football and social gatherings for ex-Bolton School footballers and friends in the Lancashire Amateur League since 1920. Located in the scenic hills of Chapeltown near Turton the football pitches are believed to be the oldest still in use in England (and hence the world). From August to May on matchdays all visitors are welcome. Otherwise just keep in touch with events on and off the field via this website.


Chris Mitchell was awarded the Clubman of the Year award for the season just ended... more
The 1st XI finished 5th in the Premier Division... more
North Walkden won their final game to knock Bolts off top spot... more
Goals from Pike, Turner and Southern saw Old Bolts A Team beat Broughton Ams A 3-2... more
The B Team finished 2nd in Division 6 after Thorneligh secured the title... more
Three Wise Men Bolts collected three pots at the LAL Dinner, well done everybody for a successful season... more
We are looking for a team manager for our B Team for the coming season... more
We're definitely entering a Vets side in the BSF Over-35's Sunday league. ... more
Iain Rose is doing a charity trek and would like to get Old Bolts' help... more